The wait is over. Alton Towers has revealed the name of its under construction Gerstlauer coaster: The Smiler. Riders will plunge nearly 10 stories during the coaster’s 3,838 feet of track. Each train will seat four riders (four rows of...
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Parks’ Halloween Festivities Conclude
Many parks concluded their Halloween festivities this past weekend, but the Halloween spirit is still in the air (until Wednesday, at least). Below are a few photos of Halloween decorations and ghouls from various parks across the globe. Alton Towers...
Continue reading...Alton Towers SW7 Fan-Made Animation
Watch the video below for an incredible recreation made with No Limits of Alton Towers’ planned 2013 coaster, code named “Secret Weapon 7” (SW7). If the coaster turns out to be anything like this video, I doubt many will be disappointed, especially if multiple trains...
Continue reading...Alton Towers 2013: New Coaster
Alton Towers is planning to build a massive vertical drop coaster in 2013, and the park recently filed for permits to build the new coaster. The manufacturer seems to be Gerstlauer, and the layout of the coaster looks exciting and...
Continue reading...Alton Towers drop tower for 2012?
You might have heard the rumors that Alton Towers will open a drop tower in 2012. Yes, you head correctly. A drop tower. Yes, the park is handicapped by a stringent height limit (nothing above the tree line), but that...
Continue reading...Street View: Inside Alton Towers, Part II
Last week we took you inside Alton Towers via Google’s Street View. But it’s impossible to capture the entire park in one day, so below you will find Part II of our virtual adventure across the pond to Alton Towers....
Continue reading...Street View: Inside Alton Towers, Part I
Google Street View is a great tool. Within the past few years, the panoramic views have gone beyond just streets. Google Street View now allows you to see inside many landmarks, including a select number of theme parks. We have chosen Alton Towers, one of the...
Continue reading...TH13TEEN Onride Video
A video of Alton Tower’s newest coaster, Thirteen (TH13TEEN), has been released. Be sure to watch for the “surprise,” you can’t miss it! It looks like a fun coaster the entire family can ride.
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From MSN News: Alton Towers Resort is to launch “the scariest ride in the UK” next year. Thirteen, built on the site of the old Corkscrew rollercoaster, aims to combine physical and psychological fear and will be dubbed a “psychoaster”....
Continue reading...Alton Towers new coaster: Surrender?
Alton Towers has released another teaser with the name: Surrender. Could this be the official name of the coaster or just another tease? Click here to see the website!
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